Job Specifications
Job Title: Embedded Systems Engineer (FPGA)
Location: London, UK
Industry: Deep Tech / Holographic Displays / Lab Automation / Precision Sorting
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
About Us
We build machines that move matter using sound waves. AcoustoFab is pioneering the next generation of lab automation, sorting, and holographic display solutions through ultrasound-based levitation technology. We are an early-stage deep tech startup with core IP in levitation and liquid handling. We are seeking a hands-on Embedded Systems Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of our embedded control systems. This role offers excellent learning opportunities and the chance to grow with the company, working on real-world R&D and commercial projects. You will gain experience across FPGA development, embedded firmware, and hardware–software integration, with scope to take on increasing responsibility as you develop with the role.
Role Overview
As an Embedded Systems Engineer at AcoustoFab, you will:
Design, implement, and test embedded firmware and FPGA solutions that drive our acoustic levitation technology.
Work closely with the technical team to support microcontroller programming, real-time control systems, and integration with hardware and software.
Learn to optimise systems for performance, reliability, and resource use.
Contribute to documentation, testing, and best practices.
This role is ideal for an early/mid-career engineer with 1-3 years of experience, looking to grow into a more senior embedded systems position.
Key Responsibilities
Develop FPGA firmware (VHDL) for real-time control systems, under guidance from senior team members.
Build and maintain embedded C++ firmware for microcontrollers controlling sensors, actuators, and hardware subsystems.
Implement and test communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, USB) between FPGAs, MCUs, and host systems.
Collaborate with software engineers to support API and interface development.
Assist in creating test frameworks and maintaining documentation.
Contribute ideas for system performance and reliability improvements.
Qualifications & Skills
Experience: 1–3 years in embedded systems or FPGA development. Should be experienced with VHDL. Knowledge of C++ (language of our primary software stack).
Mindset: Proactive, organised, and keen to learn in a collaborative team environment.
Communication: Able to explain technical ideas clearly to team members and leadership.
Growth Potential: Ambitious and interested in developing skills to take on greater responsibility in embedded systems design.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent industrial experience.
What We Offer
Hybrid work with access to our London lab for hands-on development.
Well-funded startup entering a delivery-focused phase following our first investment round.
Hands-on experience with cutting-edge levitation technology and embedded systems.
Learning and growth in a supportive, collaborative environment, with the opportunity to contribute to our IP portfolio.
Career trajectory toward senior technical responsibility as you gain experience.
If you’re excited to build novel embedded systems, grow your technical skills, and contribute to breakthrough technology, we’d love to hear from you!
About the Company
AcoustoFab is redefining physical process automation with software-defined, contact-free control of liquids, powders, and solids. Using advanced acoustic field manipulation, our technology replaces rigid, material-specific machines with a single, reprogrammable system to reduce cost, eliminate contamination, and unlock processes previously thought impossible. We enable industries to: • Automate without contact: Handle and combine materials safely, precisely, and without cross-contamination. • Work across materials: One syste...
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